Let's remember how we react to a person's phrase in response to our question “what are you doing.” It’s one thing when he talks about his affairs in the moment or about the process in which he is immersed. And it’s completely different when he dimly and hopelessly says “I’m not doing anything.” And we freeze for a minute, what do we have inside? That's right - condemnation, bewilderment, irritation, and sometimes anger. In our society it is not accepted to be a slacker and do nothing. Remember, even the article was for parasitism) Now imagine another version of the answer “I do nothing,” and at the same time he smiles contentedly. What is our reaction? Most likely, curiosity, a kind of joyful excitement and a worm in the head asks something like, “Was it possible?” It is possible and even necessary, because this interesting question touches on the fine line between active passivity and passive activity. Let's look at the differences between the state of "doing nothing" and the conscious choice to do "nothing". Perhaps you will start practicing the latter from time to time, feel its strength and resourcefulness for the psyche and body. The state of “doing nothing” is most often the result of a lack of motivation or purpose, when you give up, the world grows dim and dim, and desires are at zero. Whereas doing “nothing” is your conscious choice aimed at restoring strength and self-reflection. You make this decision yourself and implement it yourself. In the state of “doing nothing,” a person is most often distracted and not focused even on himself, not to mention the environment, while doing “nothing” presupposes full awareness of the moment and himself in German Moreover, in this state there is much more joy and pleasure from perceiving oneself. “I’m great, I’m doing “nothing”, I know the reason for this decision and the goal. When we do nothing, time drags on endlessly and seems lost, merged into the void. However, when we do “nothing” consciously, every moment is perceived as valuable because it is not forced, it is for a specific task. Emotionally, the state of “doing nothing” can be accompanied by feelings of guilt or anxiety, while doing “nothing” brings calm and peace, because we chose it ourselves, and we feel comfortable in it. In the state of “doing nothing” there is often no goal, and it is clear what the goal could be if a person is driven into it by circumstances, while doing “nothing” is aimed at achieving internal balance, for resting the body and mind, for rebooting, to rethink a situation or a person’s position in the world. My old Jewish grandmother said that sometimes you have to “lay low” for the answer to come. As a child, I had little understanding of what it was about, but I often saw her sitting in silence on a chair in her room. Now I understand that my grandmother did “nothing” because she simply did not have time to “do nothing.” Long periods of doing nothing can even lead to apathy or depression, while conscious “doing nothing” often stimulates creativity and new ideas. The physical state of doing nothing can suffer due to lack of activity, while doing nothing can include mindful practices such as meditation or yoga that have a beneficial effect on the body. But here it is important not to plan anything, not to force yourself into a framework, but to let life “happen.” Mental health does not suffer when consciously doing “nothing.” After all, what does society do when a person “does nothing”? That’s right, he often condemns such people and considers them lazy. However, mindfully doing "nothing" can be considered a beneficial practice for maintaining mental health. Doing nothing will not lead to restoration of strength if this condition is caused by apathy. Consciously doing “nothing” will restore energy and fill you with vitality. Doing nothing can increase feelings of isolation and loneliness, while doing “nothing” mindfully improves self-awareness and psychological well-being. The Power of Mindful Doing +7-961-465-13-65